by Lydia Randall | Apr 27, 2016 | Living
Nowruz, a Persian secular holiday that marks the beginning of Spring, was celebrated at the White House on April 6. While it has been a landmark year in United States/Iran relations, the people of Iran are still not feeling positive effects of lifted sanctions on...
by Siri Bulusu | Apr 25, 2016 | Living
NOWRUZ_bulusu from Medill Washington on Vimeo. Amid increasingly negative rhetoric surrounding the U.S. nuclear deal with Iran, first lady Michelle Obama hosted a traditional Iranian new year’s feast Wednesday at the White House to celebrate diversity and inclusion....
by Brooke Rayford | Apr 19, 2016 | Living
WASHINGTON — After the dress, the shoes and accessories- the price for prom can put a hole in a pocket. However, Family Matters, hosting its 5th annual prom dress give away – Dresses4Dreams – aims to provide relief for families in need. More than 500...
by Jasmine Cen | Apr 14, 2016 | Living, Topics
STERLING, Virginia — It takes a special puppy to be a veteran service dog. The video above is promoted on Facebook and the one below is on Instagram. Music: http://www.bensound.com Published in conjunction...
by Jasmine Cen | Apr 13, 2016 | Living, Topics
STERLING, Virginia — It takes a special puppy to become a service dog. Only one puppy from each litter is qualified to be a service dog for a veteran, and sometimes, none of them have the temperament, according to Suzanne Ager, a puppy raiser. Between 11% and...
by Xiumei Dong and Yunfei Zhao | Apr 4, 2016 | Living
WASHINGTON — It’s International Pillow Fight Day! Can a pillow fight help reduce stress? We went to a huge pillow fight on the National Mall to find out. Published in conjunction with